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Britannist · 30-09-2006, 02:42 AM

The pro-EU and anti-UKIP leader of the Conservative Party, David Cameron, has suffered a big fall in his popularity rating according a new opinion poll published in today’s Daily Telegraph (30.9.2006). The YouGov poll says that David Cameron’s ‘appeal’ with voters (46% at the start of this year when he had just become Conservative leader) has slumped dramatically to 35%.

The YouGov poll (in which 1847 adults were interviewed across Great Britain over the internet on and between 27-29th September 2006) for the Telegraph also say that the Cameron-led Conservative Party has lost its 7% lead over Labour, since their last survey for the Telegraph last month. The Conservative Party had been ahead of Labour in opinion polls such as those carried out by YouGov since May of this year. YouGov says the Conservatives are now on 36% (down 2%). Labour are up 5% and are now level-pegging with the Conservatives.

Of those questioned by YouGov, 60% agreed with the claim that “Mr. Cameron ‘talks a good line, but it is hard to know whether there is any substance behind the words.”

The Press Association says “Both Labour and the Liberal Democrats have accused Mr. Cameron of relying on publicity stunts to hide a lack of detailed policy initiatives on key issues. The YouGov poll in today’s Telegraph found that 54% of electors agree with the statement “it is hard to know what the Conservative Party stands for at the moment".

Iain Dale, a former Conservative candidate at the last General Election, told BBC News 24 Television at 12.25 am on 30.9.2006 “The last Labour Conference Prime Ministerial speech of ‘Tony’ Blair – which everyone regardless of party thought was a good one – has boosted Labour support. The YouGov poll for today’s Daily Telegraph was done just after Mr. Blair’s speech.”

From ITV 1 Teletext, page 308 (analogue), 30.9.2006 on 2.29 am:
‘Hi-tec Tory Conference’

David Cameron is gearing up to showcase his “changed” Conservative Party using hi-tech gadgets and innovations.

The Tory leader hopes to liven up the Bournemouth conference with X Factor-style crowd votes after discussions and big screen showing activists texts.

There will be “beauty contests” where prospective Parliamentary candidates put forward policies, and delegates can initiate “hot topic” debates.

Britannist adds: The 2006 Conservative Party conference begins this coming Sunday. John McCain, the moderate Republican who is tipped by some to be the next President of the USA, is expected to deliver a speech in the Bournemouth conference hall. The Conservative Nicolas Sarkozy, considered by many to be the next President of France, is going to send a video message to the conference (the press say). David Cameron will appear on ‘Sunday AM’ this weekend on BBC 1 Television to be interviewed by Andrew Marr. Also appearing will be John McCain (who will be interviewed separately from Mr. Cameron). The press say the two (Mr. Cameron and Mr. McCain) will appear together briefly sitting on the studio guest sofa at the end of the programme.

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Britannist Uber Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London Posts: 22,896	Anti-UKIP Cameron's popularity rating slumps dramatically The pro-EU and anti-UKIP leader of the Conservative Party, David Cameron, has suffered a big fall in his popularity rating according a new opinion poll published in today’s Daily Telegraph (30.9.2006). The YouGov poll says that David Cameron’s ‘appeal’ with voters (46% at the start of this year when he had just become Conservative leader) has slumped dramatically to 35%. The YouGov poll (in which 1847 adults were interviewed across Great Britain over the internet on and between 27-29th September 2006) for the Telegraph also say that the Cameron-led Conservative Party has lost its 7% lead over Labour, since their last survey for the Telegraph last month. The Conservative Party had been ahead of Labour in opinion polls such as those carried out by YouGov since May of this year. YouGov says the Conservatives are now on 36% (down 2%). Labour are up 5% and are now level-pegging with the Conservatives. Of those questioned by YouGov, 60% agreed with the claim that “Mr. Cameron ‘talks a good line, but it is hard to know whether there is any substance behind the words.” The Press Association says “Both Labour and the Liberal Democrats have accused Mr. Cameron of relying on publicity stunts to hide a lack of detailed policy initiatives on key issues. The YouGov poll in today’s Telegraph found that 54% of electors agree with the statement “it is hard to know what the Conservative Party stands for at the moment". Iain Dale, a former Conservative candidate at the last General Election, told BBC News 24 Television at 12.25 am on 30.9.2006 “The last Labour Conference Prime Ministerial speech of ‘Tony’ Blair – which everyone regardless of party thought was a good one – has boosted Labour support. The YouGov poll for today’s Daily Telegraph was done just after Mr. Blair’s speech.” From ITV 1 Teletext, page 308 (analogue), 30.9.2006 on 2.29 am: ‘Hi-tec Tory Conference’ David Cameron is gearing up to showcase his “changed” Conservative Party using hi-tech gadgets and innovations. The Tory leader hopes to liven up the Bournemouth conference with X Factor-style crowd votes after discussions and big screen showing activists texts. There will be “beauty contests” where prospective Parliamentary candidates put forward policies, and delegates can initiate “hot topic” debates. Britannist adds: The 2006 Conservative Party conference begins this coming Sunday. John McCain, the moderate Republican who is tipped by some to be the next President of the USA, is expected to deliver a speech in the Bournemouth conference hall. The Conservative Nicolas Sarkozy, considered by many to be the next President of France, is going to send a video message to the conference (the press say). David Cameron will appear on ‘Sunday AM’ this weekend on BBC 1 Television to be interviewed by Andrew Marr. Also appearing will be John McCain (who will be interviewed separately from Mr. Cameron). The press say the two (Mr. Cameron and Mr. McCain) will appear together briefly sitting on the studio guest sofa at the end of the programme.